{"product_id":"9781636550961","title":"Playtime!","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlaytime! A book that turns tummy time into interactive playtime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike our bestselling book, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eTummy Time!,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlaytime!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e folds out and stands up in front of newborns during the all-important tummy time – a practice encouraged by healthcare professionals to prevent flat spots on the back of the head, and to strengthen muscles in babies’ necks and upper bodies. These early months are also when a baby’s brain is developing faster than at any other time in their lives. Reading together is proven to accelerate language and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eliteracy, giving children a head start in life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA newborn baby’s world is a blur of light and dark and moving forms. They are attracted to high-contrast images, faces and movement, so this finger-wiggle book is a perfect first book. Make rabbit’s ear prick up, puppy’s tail wag, or turn your finger into a wiggly worm hiding somewhere on the wiggle train. Where will it pop out next?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith babies turning their heads towards the movement, it helps build strength and flexibility, and gives parents a fun opportunity to engage with their babies face-to-face. The simple text introduces new vocabulary and encourages parents to read playfully with intonation, trumpeting loudly, like an elephant, or wagging the puppy’s tail excitedly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlaytime!\u003c\/i\u003e is the third book in the internationally successful Tummy Time series, following \u003ci\u003eTummy Time!\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eReading Time!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"River Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Red Comet Press |  Board book | With foldout |  2024-03-15","offer_id":44413993910527,"sku":"9781636550961","price":13.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_9c6ce8de-c465-42be-9400-aace820fc134.jpg?v=1697659766","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781636550961","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}